Where will you go? We’ve had a chat in the office and asked some friends to come up with a few diverse suggestions for a first date. As soon as we started we realised there were so many things our suggestions ought to depend upon which we won’t know, like whether it’s your first first date. more

I came out nearly a year ago (I am 29) and the process of coming to terms with my sexuality was very hard for me. I come from a very religious background and it was very hard for me to overcome the feelings of shame that I felt. I’ve had quite a lot of counselling, which was helpful although I still haven’t quite overcome all those feelings. more

How we feel as a first date approaches depends on so many factors. You might already have an idea about how well suited you could be to each other, and your tentative feelings about the other person can have a major impact. The prospect of the date could become really daunting – or you might adopt a ‘take it or leave it’ approach, explains Paula Hall, PARSHIP's dating expert. more